How far is Orlando, FL from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to New Orleans, LA is about 638.9 miles (1028.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 533.1 miles (858 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and New Orleans.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
445.1 mi · 8 hr
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canal Street, Superdome
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Avenue
105 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue
588 ft · 12 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1805 ft · 52 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and New Orleans.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
445 mi · 08h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 638.9 miles (1028.2 km) and usually takes 11h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marianna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319.3 miles from Orlando and 319.6 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 533.1 miles (858 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.47 one way or $186.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and New Orleans, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 533.14 mi (858.01 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1028 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $93.47 | $186.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.62 | $104.13 | $208.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $111.62 | $223.24 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $133.19 | $266.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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